AQA GCSE Religious Studies B Paper 2 Section B: Themes June 2025 question paper 8063/2A

Theme A: Religion, relationships and families

Which one of the following commands from God shows that humans are sexual beings?

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Give two ways in which gender discrimination might take place in daily life.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about same-sex marriage.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

• Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two reasons why the Catholic Church teaches that the use of artificial contraception is wrong.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Cohabitation makes good sense in the world today.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to Christian arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

Theme B: Religion, peace and conflict

Which one of the following includes the belief that violence is always wrong?

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Give two ways in which Christians have been involved in non-violent resistance.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society on countries possessing weapons of mass destruction.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

• Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the importance of justice.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The Just War theory is not relevant anymore.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to Christian arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.

Theme C: Religion, human rights and social justice

Which one of the following refers to actions which treat people unfairly?

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Give two Christian teachings which show that all people should be treated equally.

Explain two contrasting views in contemporary British society about valuing individuals based on their wealth and possessions.

• You must refer to a Christian view.

• Your contrasting view may come from Christianity or from another religious or non-religious tradition.

Explain two Christian beliefs about the duty to protect the rights of other people.

Refer to scripture or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The best chance of ending world poverty is through the work of CAFOD or Christian Aid.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you:

• should give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• should refer to Christian arguments

• may refer to non-religious arguments

• should reach a justified conclusion.